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Saddle up your war steed and harness your hatred for all things Orcish, the Riders of Rohan are coming to Lord of the Rings Online, and they're bringing mounted combat with them on September 5. Turbine announced the release date for the massive LOTRO expansion today, promising to deliver a new combat system unlike anything seen in an MMO before.

After getting a bit dizzy while shooting my bow from the saddle in the new Skyrim mounted combat add-on, I'm hoping Turbine has created a more refined system. Or at least one that makes mounted combat, you know, fun. Get a glimpse at the big new feature in LOTRO below:

More than just mounted combat, Riders of Rohan brings a new storyline, raised level cap, and a new area three times the size of Moria. Get the full features rundown below:

Introducing Mounted Combat -- Ride into Combat atop your loyal War-steed as you defend the people of Rohan from the forces of Isengard and Mordor. Customize your War-steed's armor and level its skills over time to aid you in mounted defense of King Theoden's lands. Mount your steed and gather your fellows to fight against Warbands, contingents of roving wargs and orcs that have been scouted all over the Plains of Rohan! It falls to you to head off and defeat this new threat before they over take the land.

Explore Largest Landscape Yet -- Nearly three times as large as Moria! Join with the Rohirrim and ride across the sprawling Eastern Plains of Rohan. Raise high your sword to fight for honor and glory in the name of Theoden King. Experience hundreds of new quests, earn new favor, gear, deeds and more.

The Epic Story Continues -- The Fellowship is on the move once again and must achieve their task at all cost. It falls to you to clear the path and turn the Eye of the Enemy away from their progress as you aid the Rohirrim in their own struggle close by. Witness the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon Hen; forge alliances with the Ents of Fangorn; and aid Eomer, nephew of Theoden, as he seeks to protect his homeland from the growing Shadow.

Advance to Level 85 -- Learn what it means to be Rohirrim as you face new challenges throughout the Riddermark on your journey to level 85. Continue your legend as you grow in power with new skills and deeds and earn new armor and gear to aid you in the battles to come.